Bernina BERNINA 570 QE
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The 570 QE is a sewing and quilting machine with no embroidery module included (it stays an optional accessory). The integrated BERNINA Dual Feed pulls fabric from above and below together, and engages or disengages without fitting a separate foot: useful on stacked layers or fabric that slips. The extended free arm leaves 8.5 inches to the right of the needle, about 21.5 cm, room meant for maneuvering a whole quilt under the needle.
It sews at 1000 stitches per minute, reaches a 9 mm stitch width and has 1450 patterns with 16 fully automatic one-step buttonholes. The presser foot raises and lowers on its own with the foot control, the thread cutter is automatic, and the knee lever frees both hands to guide the quilt; the Hover function raises the foot while keeping the needle in the fabric, handy for turning the work without losing your place.
It suits someone doing patchwork and quilting with real continuity who wants dual feed built in, not added afterwards: anyone who also wants to embroider in the same machine body should look at the 570 QEE, which the same range offers with the embroidery module included.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 45 × 20 × 33 cm (17.7 × 7.9 × 13.0 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 11.2 kg (24.7 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz / 90 W | manufacturer website |
| Machine weight | 11.2 kg | Declared by the brand |
| Machine width | 450 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Machine height | 330 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Machine depth | 200 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Power supply | Multi-voltage | Declared by the brand |
| Power consumption | 90 W | Declared by the brand |
| LED lights | 12 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 1000 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 1450 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole styles | 16 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 6 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle positions | 11 | Declared by the brand |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Semi-automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Declared by the brand |
| Display size | 4.3 in | Declared by the brand |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin, Upper thread | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- Integrated Dual Feed pulls fabric from above and below without fitting a separate foot
- 8.5 inches to the right of the needle: room meant for maneuvering a whole quilt under the needle source
- The 16 buttonholes sew fully automatically in one step, always identical
- The presser foot raises and lowers on its own with the foot control: one less thing to manage while sewing
Worth knowing
- It has no embroidery module included: it stays a separate optional accessory source
- The needle threader is semi-automatic, not fully automatic like on the 7 Series models
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